dulaan
dulaán with stress marks
theater
From root: dula
Usage Note
Dulaan is derived from dula with the locative suffix -an, meaning the place where plays are performed — a dedicated theater building or performance venue. Well-known examples include the Tanghalang Pilipino at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Examples
" Maganda ang dulaan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our theater is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the theater our.
" Pumunta kami sa dulaan para panoorin ang bagong palabas. "
Natural Translation
We went to the theater to watch the new show.
Literal Translation
Went we to-the theater to watch the new show.
" Kahit puno na ang dulaan, naghihintay pa rin ang mga tao sa labas para mabili ang huling tiket. "
Natural Translation
Even though the theater was already full, people were still waiting outside to buy the last tickets.
Literal Translation
Even full already the theater, waiting still also the people at outside to buy the last ticket.
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